Operation, Starting the engine, Warning – Polaris Indy 340 Touring User Manual

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve on. See page 64.
2. Turn the key to the ON position.
3. Pull the engine stop switch up to the

RUN position.

4. If starting a cold engine, flip the

choke toggle to FULL ON. Do not

use the choke if starting a warm

engine.

NOTE: Do not depress the throttle until

the engine starts.

5. If equipped with electric start, turn the key to START to crank the

engine. Release the key to the ON position when the engine starts.

6. If not equipped with electric start, grasp the recoil rope handle and

pull slowly until the recoil engages; then pull abruptly to crank the

engine.

7. Repeat the cranking procedure as needed until the engine starts.
8. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If

the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the

HALF ON position.

WARNING

Before starting the engine, always refer to all safety warnings pertaining to

snowmobile operation. Never start your snowmobile without checking all

components to be sure of proper operation. See Before Starting the Engine

beginning on page 54.

WARNING

Don't pull the starter rope to the fully extended position and don't allow it to

snap back into the housing. Damage may result.
To avoid injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the electric starter or

pull-rope starter while the engine is running.

CHOKE TOGGLE

POSITIONS

OFF

HALF ON

FULL ON

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